Mountain Climbing

THE ADVENTURE

Kerry Climbing

MacGillycuddy's Reeks (Gaelic: Na Cruacha Dubha, meaning ‘The Black Stacks’) stretch slightly over 19km, encompassing approx. 100sq km and include the highest peaks in Ireland and the only peaks on the island that are over 1,000 metres (3,300 ft). The highest of these is Corrán Tuathail/Carrauntoohil (1,038 m), followed by Binn Chaorach/Beenkeragh (1,010 m) and Cathair na Fianna/Caher (1,001 m). The range also includes many other peaks of over 2,000 ft.

They are extremely rugged with fine knife-edged ridges, high cliffs and fast running rivers. During the last two Ice Ages approx. 300,000 – 130,000 and 80,000 to 10,000 years ago the highest peaks of The Reeks projected above the ice and hence were subject to severe ice weathering. This, along with erosion over time, has resulted in the jagged appearance seen today. Kerry hosts a rich heritage with stories, myths and legends at every turn. This is what attracts the great escaper to this awe-inspiring area. The South West region is now also recognised as the ‘Adventure Capital of Ireland’ and that is what attracts the outdoor enthusiast!

If you are planning a day’s hiking or are taking on the challenge of Corrán Tuathail and you are inexperienced, or you just wish to get a much more enriched experience then you must spend a day with the premier and leading guiding company KerryClimbing. Perhaps it has been on your bucket list for just too long now? If so, it’ll be the highlight of your trip, so, of course, it’s vitally important to select the very best guiding company. KerryClimbing is an award-winning company and has been regularly rated No. 1 out of all outdoor activities in the Killarney area on Tripadvisor! They will ensure that you leave with the greatest of memories, most rewarding experience, incredible stories, and new likeminded friends.

Family-run and locally operated by husband-andwife team Catherine and Piaras Kelly, KerryClimbing have a small niche team of the very best, most experienced and competent, most truly passionate and of course not to mention, the best “craic” guides

and instructors, each with strong local knowledge and oozing a real genuine passion for what they do. You can rest assured you will have the very best and hugely memorable hiking and climbing experience with them. Their expertise will help to lift your experience out of the ordinary. Their company motto is - "Experience the Adventure" and they aim to provide the flexibility to tailor days to suit you whether a solo traveller, a group of friends or as a family. They will plan a day of adventure to match your expectations of possibly learning to rock climb, climbing Ireland's highest mountain – Corrán Tuathail by its most straightforward or most challenging route or, maybe you simply want a gentle walk on a low rugged hill where they will share with you a wealth of information on the history, geology, flora and fauna. They also offer a variety of instructional courses. All that is needed is for you to arrive with suitable footwear and clothing, a packed lunch, a sense of humour and adventure, ready and up for the challenge and the rest they will look after! Pre-booking is essential.

Get in touch with the KerryClimbing team today and arrange or join one of their guided hikes or climbs, you’ll be joining a long list of people that have rated that experience as the highlight of their trip!

“EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE” WITH KERRYCLIMBING WEB: www.kerryclimbing.ie Email: info@kerryclimbing.ie Call: 087 9323527 or 087 7440523 • Carrauntohill Ascent • Challenging climb and ascents • Intro Rock Climbing courses • Winter Skills courses • Lower level scenic hikes • • Corporate and Charity events • Mountain Proficiency & Navigation courses • All fitness levels catered for

Kerry’s premier guiding and mountain activity provider

FOR MORE INFORMATION Tel: 087 932 3527 or 087 744 0523 Email: info@kerryclimbing.ie www.kerryclimbing.ie